La Romana All-Inclusive Vacations

If you stay at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach or Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace, you may run into a pleasant surprise snorkeling off the coast. The world’s first underwater shipwreck museum gives you an up-close and personal view of the remains of the early-18th century Guadalupe and Tolosa Spanish galleons. The ships, which originally wrecked off the Samana Bay, have been moved to the Bayahibe beach area to let the public see the wreckage in its original form. The Guadalupe Underwater Archaeological Preserve together with the Captain William Kidd 1699 shipwreck makes this region an exciting place to snorkel and dive.

One of Casa de Campo's most interesting facilities is the Altos de Chavón Village. It's a living recreation of a 16th century Spanish village and features artisans, performers and more. You'll love strolling through the cobblestone paths and enjoing the vintage-romantic look of the amphitheater and church that make up most of the property. A cool feature of the village is the Altos de Chavón School of Design, an affiliation of the Parson’s School of Design in New York. Make sure to browse the art galleries and little shops and stop in at an eatery for a good meal. Experiencing the village is like a step back in time to a place where peace and beauty are first priority.

La Romana is home to resort Casa de Campo’s famous Teeth of the Dog golf course. Designed by world-renowned designer Pete Dye, the course is the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean (ranked by Golf Magazine) and gets bonus points for its scenery. The gorgeous greens featured by the towering cliffs jutting into the ocean marked the start to La Romana’s tourism when it they opened in 1971. And since then, La Romana’s been a boom town that people travel to from all over for the best experience in golf.

Set sail for Saona Island, where white beaches, shallow turquoise waters and shady palm trees combine to create a Caribbean oasis. When the catamaran lands on Saona, you can relax in a hammock, join in on a game of volleyball, work on your tan or swim! Be sure to enjoy some mouth-watering barbecue and keep the cocktails coming. Hop aboard a speedboat ride to a natural swimming pool in the middle of the ocean where you'll find huge starfish in the clear water. Make sure to take a stroll along the sand before you leave to wrap up your incredible experience on this gorgeous island.

Included:

• Transportation to and from the hotel
• Catamaran and speedboats
• Lunch and national drinks

Not Included:

• N/A

Don't Forget to Bring:

• Hat
• Sunglasses and sunblock
• Beach clothing and towel
• Camera

Hours: Daily, 7:30AM-7:00PM.

Duration: Approximately 11 hours including pick-up and drop-off

Where to Go: Hotel lobby (confirm with Amstar rep)

Restrictions: Not advised for pregnant women.

Additional Information: Fuel Supplement charges apply Dominican Republic - Amstar DMC SA - La Romana Punta Cana: (01) 809 221 6626

Take a day to visit Catalina Island National Park off the coast of La Romana. The six-square-mile tropical island has soft white sand to dig your toes into and calm water to enjoy. The clear-blue ocean and coral reef make it great for snorkeling, and it's so close to La Romana, you shouldn't miss it!

If you need to save a bit of cash on your trip but still want the taste of delicious fish and lobster, make sure to try Restaurante Marinelly. The family-run restaurant has its own fishing boats and serves up yummy seafood meals for great prices. It's a popular with locals so you know it's good.

Don't miss out on the Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders) on your trip to La Romana. It's a path of underground caverns that features original drawings from the native people of the island of Hispaniola before it was settled by Christopher Columbus. Part of the insides have been remodeled to accommodate visitors but much of the original stalagmites and stalactites are still there to give you a true vision of history. The railing guides you along the amazing cave system with award-winning architecture complete with professional lighting and a museum. Stop by the gift shop at the end to commemorate the experience.